orkuncolak Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Hi everyone, First message... Hope everyone is well. I have a 2007 Gibson Les Paul with the serial number of 007470654. I need help identifying if it is a Standard or a Traditional. I was told that it is a Standard years ago when I was buying it second hand. However, recently someone told me that it could be a Traditional. I did a lot of research to identify it by the serial number but failed, I did reach out to Gibson but didn't get an answer. So here I am. I am attaching the photos of the puppy as well. Please let me know. Thanks and best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Hmm.. Not sure.. Did it come with a QC certificate? (a white card).. That usually has a code on it. Either that or take the pickups out.. You will often see some letters written in there may say STGT (standard gold top) or TDGT for a traditional or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 You can probably tell by the size of the neck, if it's a Standard I believe it will slim profile 60's neck but a Traditional will have a substantially larger one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I purchased a Les Paul Traditional the first year they came out, which was 2008. Since your Lester is a 2007, its safe to say that it is a Standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Big Bill said: I purchased a Les Paul Traditional the first year they came out, which was 2008. Since your Lester is a 2007, its safe to say that it is a Standard. I was wondering that.. What year they started... Also though I have seen some Classics from 2007 that look like the OPs guitar with covered pups. Like in this video..... Which if it is you should be able to tell by the slim neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 15 minutes ago, Rabs said: I was wondering that.. What year they started... Also though I have seen some Classics from 2007 that look like the OPs guitar with covered pups. Like in this video..... Which if it is you should be able to tell by the slim neck I don't think it's a classic due to the serial number difference. The Classic has 6 digits while the guitar in question has 9. Also there isn't that annoying snot green inlays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Just now, Big Bill said: I don't think it's a classic due to the serial number difference. The Classic has 6 digits while the guitar in question has 9. Also there isn't that annoying snot green inlays... Ahh yes.. Good point.. You are spot on there.. I should know as well as I have one 😄 So a Standard it is.. Not that I think the OP is coming back.. But whatever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkuncolak Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 Thanks everyone, I thought Traditionals have started in 2008 but I couldn't find any official source on that so I wasn't sure. Nonetheless, Gibson has responded today and they have indeed confirmed the guitar is a Standard with 50s neck. Thanks again guys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Rabs said: Ahh yes.. Good point.. You are spot on there.. I should know as well as I have one 😄 So a Standard it is.. Not that I think the OP is coming back.. But whatever. Damn it... Wrong again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Big Bill said: I don't think it's a classic due to the serial number difference. The Classic has 6 digits while the guitar in question has 9. Also there isn't that annoying snot green inlays... My classic had one of those ink stamped SN's on the back of the head, and 1960 etched into the p/g. I had the lovely green inlays that people love to hate too. Edited September 13, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkuncolak Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 I had a Traditional too before, but I wanted a Goldtop, hence got this one later on. Honestly, in terms of quality, I couldn't tell the difference. Having said that, I am no expert at all. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 19 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: My classic had one of those ink stamped SN's on the back of the head, and 1960 etched into the p/g. I had the lovely green inlays that people love to hate too. Yes I have one of those too.. Excellent guitar... Starting to get checking now though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rabs said: Yes I have one of those too.. Excellent guitar... Starting to get checking now though... Sold mine ages ago. It was a solid axe. Mine was ebony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Sold mine ages ago. It was a solid axe. Mine was ebony. I dont think I will ever sell mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Les Paul "Traditionals" from that time spot were basically the same specs as what we would consider "Standards" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I thought one big difference between a Standard and a Traditional was that Traditionals did not have weight relieved bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Twang Gang said: I thought one big difference between a Standard and a Traditional was that Traditionals did not have weight relieved bodies. Me too. They were supposed to be Traditional, like how they used to be made. They should come with a Chiropractor. So the Traditional is now like the old Standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) Hmm.. Solid Les Pauls usually weight about 11 Lbs depending on the density of the mahogany (Norlin era). The most common weight relief is the nine hole traditional pattern below, used after the 70's. Edited September 17, 2022 by mihcmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 3 hours ago, mihcmac said: Hmm.. Solid Les Pauls usually weight about 11 Lbs depending on the density of the mahogany (Norlin era). The most common weight relief is the nine hole traditional pattern below, used after the 70's. Didn't this all come about when a guitar went though the machine at an airport? Or is that an old wives tale? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.